A woman from Wicklow won a record cash‑machine jackpot of €317,000. The prize was described as life‑changing by the winner. She learned of the win after receiving a phone call that delivered the news. Officials confirmed the amount as the highest ever paid by such a machine in the area. The win was verified as legitimate and the payout process began promptly. The recipient said she plans to allocate part of the money to personal projects. Media outlets reported the story across the region.